Government Contracting Network
(GovConNet)
Pathway to Growth Procurement Conference
Conference Agenda: Breakout Sessions
Track 4: Trending IT
HHS IT Innovations Panel
Time: 10:00 AM
Location: Room 2062
Session Description:
HHS is leveraging emerging technologies and using an innovative approach on streamlining the acquisition processes. Listen to the panelists from HHS describe the new, innovative approach to acquisition systems.
Moderator: Macey Smith, Principal, United Solutions (Confirmed)
Panelists:
HHS is leveraging emerging technologies and using an innovative approach on streamlining the acquisition processes. Listen to the panelists from HHS describe the new, innovative approach to acquisition systems.
Moderator: Macey Smith, Principal, United Solutions (Confirmed)
Panelists:
- Michael McFarland, Office of Acquisition Business Systems, Director, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) (Confirmed)
- Oki Mek, Chief Product Officer, Division of Acquisition, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) (Confirmed)
- Jennifer Browning, Contract Specialist, Office of Acquisition and Grants Management, Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) (Confirmed)
IT Solutions and Procurement at GSA
Time: 11:00 AM
Location: Room 2062
Session Description:
At this session, you will learn and hear what GSA is developing in FY19 and beyond. The discussion will focus around Cloud Solutions, Contact Center Solutions leveraging emerging technologies, Mobility Solutions, and more.
Moderator: David Nguyen, United Solutions (Confirmed)
Panelists:
At this session, you will learn and hear what GSA is developing in FY19 and beyond. The discussion will focus around Cloud Solutions, Contact Center Solutions leveraging emerging technologies, Mobility Solutions, and more.
Moderator: David Nguyen, United Solutions (Confirmed)
Panelists:
- John Radziszewski, IT Products Director, U.S. General Services Administration (GSA) (Confirmed)
- Samuel Navarro, Program Manager, Enterprise Mobility Services, U.S. General Services Administration (GSA) (Confirmed)
- Giovanni Onwuchekwa, Branch Chief, Programs and Analysis, Office of IT Schedule Programs Office of Integrated Technology Services Federal Acquisition Service, U.S. General Services Administration (Confirmed)
Cyber Supply Chain Risk Management (C-SCRM)
Time: 1:00 PM
Location: Room 2062
Session Description:
This session will focus on providing you some updated information on how regulations, policies, and procedures are changing to deal with cyber security and supply chain risk management (SCRM). The panel will provide some insight on its Cyber and SCRM efforts as it relates to the Federal Acquisition Security Act, National Defense Authorization Act of 2018, 2019, and 2020.
Moderator:
This session will focus on providing you some updated information on how regulations, policies, and procedures are changing to deal with cyber security and supply chain risk management (SCRM). The panel will provide some insight on its Cyber and SCRM efforts as it relates to the Federal Acquisition Security Act, National Defense Authorization Act of 2018, 2019, and 2020.
Moderator:
- Keith Nakasone, Deputy Assistant Commissioner, Acquisition Office of Information Technology Category (ITC) Federal Acquisition Service (FAS) U.S. General Services Administration (GSA) (Confirmed)
- Kelley Artz, Supply Chain Risk Management, Technical Expert, U.S. General Services Administration (Confirmed)
- Emile Monette, Cybersecurity Strategist, Department of Homeland Security (DHS) (Confirmed)
Emerging Technologies (HHS, VA, GSA)
Time: 2:00 PM
Location: Room 2062
Session Description:
This session will focus on how emerging technologies such as Distributed Ledger Technology, Artificial Intelligence, and Robotic Process Automation are being implemented along with existing systems. You will hear from the panelists on how the government is making progress with emerging technologies.
Moderator: Michael Peckham, ReImagine HHS Grants Initiative Lead, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) (Confirmed)
Panelists:
This session will focus on how emerging technologies such as Distributed Ledger Technology, Artificial Intelligence, and Robotic Process Automation are being implemented along with existing systems. You will hear from the panelists on how the government is making progress with emerging technologies.
Moderator: Michael Peckham, ReImagine HHS Grants Initiative Lead, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) (Confirmed)
Panelists:
- Marc Wine, Director Integration Support & Industry Liaison, Dept. of Veterans Affairs Central Office (Confirmed)
- Lori Ruderman, Buy Smarter Initiative Lead & Senior Adviser HHS Program Support Center, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) (Confirmed)
- Ellery Taylor, Director, Innovation Division, Office of Acquisition Management, U.S. General Services Administration (GSA) (Confirmed)
- Dr. Sachiko Kuwabara, Director, Office of Risk Management and Operational Integrity, The Centers for Disease Control (CDC) (Invited)
